Manage and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders to include community-based organizations, law enforcement partners, social service providers, and the executive working group. Create and manage organizational structure for group violence intervention (GVI) and most violent offender implementation. Coordinate day-to-day and strategic operations including support and outreach activities, and activation of the community’s moral voice.
Ensures that custom notifications are deployed, community supporters are identified and engaged, and effective case management is occurring. Ensures that systems are in place to sustain GVI over time. Work with law enforcement and social service partners to ensure that core activities are properly tracked and documented and that intelligence on group member involvement in serious violence is maintained. Engage partners in collaborative problem solving to remove barriers and address challenges.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in criminal justice, police science or a related field and one to three years of related experience is required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, considered.
Knowledge of objectives and practices of administrative functions of a municipal government; excellent oral and written communication skills; computer skills, presentation skills, including preparation of graphic presentations; excellent interpersonal skills; experience in community outreach and community program management; strong project management experience, possible nontraditional business hours and days; and valid Illinois driver’s license.
Candidates will be required to undergo a full criminal background check prior to hiring.